Community Policing and Programs

The Community Oriented Policing Section (COPS) builds community partnerships to reduce crime and increase safety. The COPS proactively fights crime through various programs aimed at prevention, early identification, and improving quality of life.

What programs are offered by the Community Oriented Policing Section?Several programs are managed and offered by COPS including LGBT education, Crime Prevention Inspectors, Weed and Seed and the Police Athletic League.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Liaison UnitThe LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Liaison Unit is a unit of the Atlanta Police Department whose goal is to improve the relationship between the LGBT community and the Atlanta Police Department. A LGBT Advisory Board was also created to increase communication and understanding. For more information on how the APD’s LGBT initiatives, contact Senior Police Officer Brian Sharp at 404-546-2646.